OPPONENTS to sites named in a shortlist of locations for Gipsy and traveller sites in Newport have welcomed a plan to re-examine the whole issue. The new Newport council Labour administration has decided to scrap a shortlist of five locations
RESIDENTS and traders say the closure of a slip road has caused traffic chaos in the city. People in St Julians say traffic is backing up along Caerleon Road after the link from the roundabout for M4 junction 25 to Grove Park Roundabout was
SCHOOLCHILDREN wearing Victorian costumes and hats took part in a procession to mark Blaenavon World Heritage day on Saturday. Visitors, residents and traders lined Broad Street to watch the pupils of Blaenavon Heritage VC Primary School, local
POLICE were called to reports of a disturbance on St Marks Crescent in Newport at around 12.20pm today. A man was arrested for breach of the peace. No further details were being released
HUNDREDS of spectators looked on as 400 dogs, horses and ponies took part in the annual St Mellons Open Horse and Dog Show on Saturday. The event is organised by the St Mellons & District Farmers Association, was held for the first time at
Around 5,000 visitors braved the rain at this year's Blackwood summer festival. A 50ft urban beach, fairground rides, a pirate show and live music were among the attractions which filled the town’s High Street for the two-day event held on
THE London 2012 Festival came to Newport - and created a homecoming for two of Gwent's musical sons. Around 7,000 people went to concerts and talks, visited market stalls and watched street performances during Newport's free festival, Busk
TWO construction trainees from Coleg Gwent proved they were at the top of their game after achieving success at the South Wales regional heat of SkillBuild. The competition saw more than 70 trainees build, plaster and paint their way to success
MONMOUTH Assembly Member Nick Ramsay says the Caldicot and Wentlooge Internal Drainage Board must be retained after a proposed merger was announced. Mr Ramsay said the role of the Caldicot and Wentlooge Internal Drainage Board is vital in protecting
Newport County are today on the brink of a substantial cash injection to help make their dream of a return to the Football League a reality. A consortium of businessmen led by former director Matt Southall have confirmed their interest in joining
